If you’re a desktop user, you know the hassle of needing an external microphone for your meetings, unlike laptops that already have microphones. Most budget external microphones have poor sound quality, and good ones require you to pay a fee. However, instead of buying it separately, you can use your phone as a microphone for your PC with much better sound quality.
In this article, we will show you three methods by which you can connect your phone to your Windows PC and use your phone’s microphone as the audio input source for your desktop. Start.
Method 1: Use Phone as Bluetooth Mic on PC wirelessly via WO Mic
WO Mic is free software that uses a PC client on your Windows computer to connect and use your phone’s microphone. You can use both – Android and iOS devices as microphone sources. But the PC client is only available for Windows.
First, download and install the WO Mic desktop client on your Windows computer from the link given below.
Once done, install the WO Mic app on your iPhone or Android device.
Now, connect your phone to the computer to use its microphone. Note that there are two ways to connect devices wirelessly. Take a look at both below.
1. Use Your Phone as a Bluetooth Mic
Step 1: Press Windows + S on your keyboard and search for Bluetooth. Now, open ‘Bluetooth and other devices settings’.
Step 2: Click the plus icon. Windows will start searching for nearby Bluetooth devices.
Step 3: Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
Step 4: Pair your phone with PC using Bluetooth. Keep them connected.
Step 5: Open the WO Mic app on your phone. Tap the three dots and select Settings.
Step 6: Now click on Transport. Select Bluetooth.
Step 7: Return to the home page of the WO Mic application. Touch the Start button.
Step 8: Open the WO Mic client on your computer. Click Connect and select Connect.
Step 9: From the Bluetooth section, select your phone. Then click Ok.
Your PC will now use your phone’s microphone over Bluetooth.
2. Connect Phone Mic to PC using Wi-Fi
Step 1: Open the WO Mic app on your phone. Tap the three dots and open Settings.
Step 2: In the Transport menu, select Wi-Fi.
Step 3: Now hit the start button. Keep your phone screen awake.
Step 4: Open the WO Mic client on your Windows PC. Click Connect and select Connect.
Step 5: Now, select Wi-Fi and enter the IP address displayed on your phone. Once done, click OK.
You can now use your phone’s microphone on your PC as long as they’re connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Method 2: Turn your phone into a microphone for PC via cable using WO Mic
While the wireless connection offers a seamless experience, it causes a small delay that can sometimes be frustrating for video calls. Using a cable for a wired connection eliminates this problem. Here’s how you can do it.
Note: The wired connection feature is Android-only and not available on iPhone.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your Android phone. Go to Developer Options and enable USB debugging.
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If you can’t find Developer Options on your phone, go to the About section of your phone and tap ‘Build number’ seven times to unlock this setting.
Step 2: Connect your phone to your PC with a USB cable.
Step 3: Open the WO Mic app on your phone. Go to Settings.
Step 4: In the Transport menu. Select USB from this list.
Step 5: Click the start button.
Step 6: Open the WO Mic client on your computer. Go to Connections and select Connect.
Step 7: Select USB from the menu. Click OK.
Your Windows PC will start using your phone’s microphone when it’s connected by cable.
Method 3: Using Phone as PC’s Mic with Droidcam
Droidcam is an alternative method that allows you to use your phone as both – microphone and webcam on your computer. However, we can also use it for audio only and vice versa. Droidcam also uses a PC client that you need to download and install on your Windows computer.
Just like the WO Mic, the Droidcam app can use both Android and iOS devices as microphones for your PC. Download the app from the Google Play Store or the App Store.
This is how you can use Droidcam to connect your phone to your PC and use its microphone.
Step 1: Open the Droidcam app on your phone. Make a note of the Wi-Fi IP number and the Droidcam Port.
Step 2: Now, open the Droidcam PC client on your computer. Enter the Wi-Fi IP and Droidcam Port number displayed on your phone in the desktop app.
Step 3: Click the Sound check box. You can also select the Video checkbox if you want both video and audio input from your phone to your PC. Then click Start.
Your PC will now use the Droidcam app on your phone as the microphone source.
FAQ for using your phone as your PC’s microphone
1. Is it safe to use a third-party app as a microphone on a PC?
Applications like WO Mic and Droidcam use a local client connection to use your phone as a microphone for your PC. Therefore, it is safe to use them as the data is transmitted locally without any external internet server.
2. Can I use multiple phones as microphones on the same PC?
Yes, you can use two or more phones as different microphones on your PC by using two different apps simultaneously. For example, you can use WO Mic and Droidcam as two different microphone sources simultaneously. Note that you cannot use a single app to connect to multiple phones, you need to use different apps.
Listen seamlessly
Whether it’s the case that the microphone doesn’t work on your computer, or even no microphone at all, your phone has the potential to save time by lending your PC a microphone. Using free solutions like WO Mic and Droidcam, you can use your phone as a microphone or even a webcam in countless ways.
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